Description
Under supervision, to scrub in and perform highly specialized and routine diagnostic and interventional cardiac and radiology procedures in a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (CCL).
Please note: All applicants are required to attach proof of valid licenses and/or certificates. Applicants that do not attach proof to their application will be rejected.
COVID-19 Risk Tier: High-Risk
Learn more about Santa Clara Health System at:
, ,
Facebook I
LinkedIn |
Typical Tasks
Positions in these classifications perform imaging procedures primarily in their respective area(s) of competency. The following is a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in this classification and is not intended to reflect all duties performed by every incumbent in this classification:
Directly assists the physician(s) during cardiovascular, interventional, electrophysiology, and angiographic procedures;
Archives images in Picture Archive Communication System (PACS) or Cardiovascular Information System (CVIS) and verifies all required images are stored, properly specified, names corrected, and in the proper archive;
Operates ancillary equipment at a more advanced level for the modality, including measurements, indications, and troubleshooting;
Organizes technical assignments and assists patient flow in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab;
Completes daily room calibration and weekly fluoroscopy checks of all equipment;
Correctly obtains and identifies angiographic images, utilizing radiation reducing techniques according to best practice;
Manipulates and sends images via the PACS and CVIS;
Operates and trouble-shoots, as necessary, diagnostic equipment and Interventional Adjuncts, via AngioJet, Rotoblator, Laser, etc.;
Tracks and bills each procedure and associated supplies;
Mixes, fills, and administers contrast media and medications from an automatic pressure injector and physician manifold during the procedures under direction of a physician;
Instructs patient, positions patient and equipment, computes and/or selects technical factors, and obtains images as instructed;
Performs other assigned radiographic procedures;
Performs routine administrative tasks;
Cleans and re-stocks procedure rooms and ancillary areas, and maintains proper inventory levels;
Adheres to all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, including Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA);
Records, stores, retrieves, and analyzes data obtained during procedures;
Provides advanced scrub assistance, including patient positioning, prep, table set-up, draping, and supply selection during advanced procedures;
Performs patient assessment and reassessment during the procedure and relays information to nurse or physician in the room;
Verifies physician orders and properly organizes necessary equipment, supplies, and positioning;
May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;
Performs other related duties as required.
Employment Standards
Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities:
Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are attained through five (5) years of experience performing Interventional Radiology procedures, including one (1) year of recent experience in a cardiac catheterization lab.
Special Requirements:
Possession of a valid California Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license.
Possession of a valid California Fluoroscopy license.
Within two years of appointment, possession of one of the following certificates:
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV)
ARRT Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI)
ARRT Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI)
CCI Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
Knowledge of:
Services including interventional, cardiovascular, and electrophysiology;
Ancillary equipment for the modality, including measurements, indications, and troubleshooting;
Radiographic and fluoroscopic techniques, methods, and equipment;
Specialized diagnostic imaging principles, techniques, methods, and equipment relative to angiography procedures;
Structural and organic anatomy;
Methods of positioning patients for radiographic and specialized diagnostic imaging exposures;
Principles of radiation physics;
Principles of image processing and development;
Scrub procedures, including patient positioning, prep, table set-up, draping, and supply selection;
Regulatory requirements regarding Radiologic Technologist and radiation safety;
Physician orders to properly organize necessary equipment, supplies, positioning, and prior patient safety testing;
Basic computer applications.
Ability to:
Perform complex radiographic and diagnostic imaging procedures;
Accurately bill complex procedures and supplies in a timely fashion;
Provide safe and appropriate care to all patients, even in stressful situations;
Troubleshoot, document, and communicate equipment problems;
Effectively communicate in English with patients and medical staff, both orally and in written form;
Follow written and oral instructions;
Prioritize tasks for safety and timeliness;
Work independently with minimal supervision;
Perform advanced scrub procedures;
Perform basic patient assessment and reassessment during the procedure and relay information to nurse or physician.
Physical Requirements
Willingly be placed on on-call status as needed.
Government Jobs
MNCJobz.com will not be responsible for any payment made to a third-party. All Terms of Use are applicable.